BAGAN TO PAKOKKU – BIKE AND BOAT

Best places to visit: BAGAN - IRRAWADDY RIVER - PAKKOKU

Durations

1 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English & Czech


Bagan To Pakokku – Bike And Boat tour get wrapped up in the culture and atmosphere of Myanmar with this exciting adventure through Bagan’s outskirts. Travel across the Irrawaddy River and venture by bicycle to Pakkoku passing farms, local markets and villages untouched by the modern world then return to Bagan on a private boat cruise. With this Bagan day trip you will come to realize the true beauty of Myanmar: its people and landscapes. This tour can also be done by 4WD Jeep for those who enjoy a ‘softer’ adventure.


Itinerary :

Bagan To Pakokku – Bike And Boat

This morning your guide will greet you at the hotel. Transfer to the Irrawaddy River jetty where the boat is waiting (bikes and helmets will also be here). A short ferry ride takes you across the waterway to the western banks of the river where it’s time to start pedaling.

Village-Market BAGAN TO PAKOKKU - BIKE AND BOAT
Daily Life of Local People on the Irrawaddy River

From the jetty we’ll embark on the first leg of our journey to Myitche, a typical Irrawaddy River village with many cottage industries. We’ll stop for a visit at the morning market, a huge, colorful market selling everything from fresh goods to handicrafts.

This is a very local market and the vendors will be surprised to see tourists as very few go. There are many delicious treats being made, a good chance to try the local snacks. Nearby there is a small village where the locals weave housewares from rattan (or cane) and we will make a short stop there to see the production.

Then we start on the road to Pakkoku, a 40 kilometre ride that is flat and mostly on sealed tarmac. There are large trees providing partial shade and very few cars on the road, only the occasional cyclist, motorbike or ox cart. The land in this area is extremely fertile and the road is lined with fields growing tobacco, cotton, chili and peanuts.

Depending on the time of year the locals may be planting, harvesting or processing the crops and there are plenty of chances to stop and interact with the local farmers.

We’ll arrive in Pakkoku at midday. Pakkoku is a thriving market town which is famous throughout the country for making the best ‘slippers’ (velvet sandals popular with the locals). Take time to pedal around the town and stop to have a bite of lunch. We will also visit a slipper-making workshop.

After the morning’s adventure, it’s time to take a break from the midday heat and cruise back down the Irrawaddy River by private boat (approximately 2 hours). Put your feet up, relax and enjoy this scenic stretch of the river reaching Bagan mid-afternoon where you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Time: 0700-1700
Total Distance: 40 km (25 miles); 90% sealed, tarmac road; 10%dirt track
NOTE: Due to water levels this trip is only available from 1 September – 31 March
L=Lunch

Include :

  • English-speaking guide
  • Transfer to and from boat jetty
  • Private Boat Trip as mentioned
  • Lunch + water + snacks
  • Bike Rental 

Exclude :

  • Meals other than mentioned
  • Bagan Zone Fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other items not mentioned
  • Visits not mentioned in the program

Note: Please contact us for price with Support Vehicle Throughout

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